The Xojo IDE now run on Raspberry PI but it can generate apps that run on the platform.
Xojo not only produces apps for standard desktop operating systems, it also supports some alternative platforms, including the Raspberry Pi. What Xojo says about Raspberry Pi:
You can run Xojo on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer and use it to make apps for the Raspberry Pi. Specifically Xojo can build console, desktop and web apps for the Raspberry Pi 2, 3 or later. You can use the Remote Debugger to write your code on Windows/Mac/Linux and run it for testing on the Raspberry Pi.
Omegabundle for Xojo 2025 includes several products from different vendors that support the platform.
Article "Installing Xojo on Raspberry Pi" by Eugene Dakin
Yes, you get issue July / August 2025 issue 24.3 with Omegabundle for Xojo 2025!
Did you know that the Xojo IDE can now run on a Raspberry Pi? It used to be that you had to compile your Pi apps on another machine and transfer them over, but now you can install Xojo itself on a Pi and program natively. Eugene shows you the steps to getting Xojo on your Raspberry Pi device.
Just turn to page 45 and start. The steps covered by Eugene are:
- Installing Raspberry Pi OS
- Installing the Xojo IDE (on Raspberry Pi)
- Uninstalling the Xojo IDE
- Checking for Missing Libraries
A one year subscription for xDev Magazine is included in Omegabundle for Xojo 2025, plus you also receive six months of back issues, including this one!
Einhugur Guide to GPIO in XOJO
Einhugur provides a comprehensive set of Xojo guides for interacting with General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins on Raspberry Pi and other compatible boards. These guides cover various aspects of GPIO programming, including hardware setup, wiring diagrams, and code examples using Einhugur's Gpiod plugin for Xojo. The guides are designed to help users build projects like controlling LEDs, reading button inputs, and interfacing with sensors.
Read the introductory article and download the associated files
Get Xojo for Linux for FREE
We can say without irony that one of the best Raspberry Pi solutions is the price of Xojo. Xojo offers a free tier for developing and building applications specifically for Linux Desktop and Console, including for Raspberry Pi. You can download and use the Xojo IDE on your Linux system (or Windows/macOS to target Linux) to create and compile Linux-based desktop and console applications without needing to purchase a license.
While the Xojo IDE itself is free to use for learning and development across all platforms, a paid license is generally required to compile or deploy applications for other targets like Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, or Android. However, the specific provision for free Linux builds allows developers to create and distribute Linux applications without this licensing requirement.
To utilize this, you need to download Xojo from their official website, create an account, and then you can develop and build your Linux projects.
Read the blog article on the Xojo website for more information.
Purely Portable Components of GraffitiSuite Desktop
When it comes to developing the best third party components for Xojo, developers have a choice to make.
Some components require the most extremely optimized code possible by virtue of what they have to accomplish - such as you find in MBS ChartDirector and Paradigma Software's Valentina Server.
But building reusable components entirely in Xojo—without resorting to external plugins or native code—offers Xojo developers advantages that streamline development, enhance maintainability, and leverage the full power of the Xojo ecosystem. And that is exactly what you are getting in GraffitiSuite Desktop Edition.
The GraffitiSuite Desktop user experience is almost entirely based on native Xojo code, which means you are getting:
- Seamless cross-platform support - including support for Raspberry Pi deployment
- Simplified debugging and maintainability, because each component is already debugged and optimized for deployment
- Easier upgrades as GraffitiSuite upgrades and updates regularly based on changes made to the Xojo environment
Learn more about GraffitiSuite Desktop Edition, a part of Omegabundle for Xojo 2025.
Raspberry Pi 5 as Your Pocket-Sized Xojo Solution Server
Raspberry Pi 5 may not be the first thing that comes to mind for a workgroup server, especially with so many x86 options out there. Yet it delivers solid CPU and I/O performance at a price point that competes with Intel N100 mini-PCs. What sets it apart for Xojo developers is its rich GPIO ecosystem and true portability—you can literally pocket your server and go.
Why Choose Raspberry Pi 5 for Xojo Workgroup Apps
- Performance that holds its own against entry-level x86 hardware
- Abundant GPIO and HAT support for hardware projects
- Ultra-compact form factor—fits in your laptop bag or coat pocket
- Linux-native deployment, so your Xojo-built server apps run out of the box
Valentina Server 5-in-1: Turn Pi into a Data Hub
With Paradigma Software’s Valentina Server on Linux and the free Xojo IDE, you can build end-to-end workgroup and server-side solutions on your Pi. Out of the box, you can:
- Serve data from DuckDB Server, SQLite Server, or ValentinaDB Server
- Generate and serve reports from those engines or from external sources like MSSQL and PostgreSQL to your Xojo App or Report Viewer
- Host interactive forms through the Forms Server, accessible to anyone with Valentina Studio
Pair this with the VDN OEM rights in Omegabundle for Xojo 2025, and you can ship Raspberry Pi–based appliances that arrive fully configured with your Xojo app and Valentina Server.
Analytics in Your Pocket with MBS ChartDirector
Every business solution needs slick, responsive charts. MBS ChartDirector brings 29 chart types with full Unicode support directly into your Xojo apps. Its C++-optimized rendering engine ensures that even on the low-power Raspberry Pi, your graphs stay fluid and pixel-perfect.
MBS ChartDirector comes bundled in Omegabundle for Xojo 2025, so you’ll have both your server back end (Valentina Server) and your front-end analytics covered.
Deploying Your All-in-One Pi Appliance
- Flash a Linux image onto your Raspberry Pi 5.
- Install Valentina Server 5-in-1 and your Xojo runtime.
- Add your compiled Xojo app and configure startup scripts.
- Bundle in MBS ChartDirector libraries for charting support.
- Test locally, then send your pocket-sized server to customers. Your Xojo buit solution includes OEM version of Valentina Server, so there is no limit to your royalty free distribution.
Start building today. With Raspberry Pi 5, Valentina Server, and MBS ChartDirector in your Xojo toolkit, you’ll deliver compact, powerful workgroup solutions anywhere you go.
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